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Sagar Spurious Liquor Suspect Shot, Arrests Rise to 19

Suspect shot in leg, 19 arrests made, ₹30,000 bounty

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 15 September 2026 at 07:03 am
Sagar Spurious Liquor Suspect Shot, Arrests Rise to 19

A 21-year-old suspect, Shivanjay Rajput, was shot in the leg during a police encounter in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Sunday. The encounter occurred when Rajput allegedly fired at a police team near the Kathua Nala forest.

The police had been searching for Rajput, a resident of Chhapri village, who had been absconding since the spurious liquor incident. He was allegedly involved in brewing the liquor and had a ₹30,000 bounty on his head.

Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujania said that Rajput was arrested and taken to the hospital, where his condition is stable. The police recovered a country-made pistol, live and empty cartridges, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle from the scene.

The encounter came two days after another suspect, Ravi Lakhera, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire. Lakhera, who had a ₹30,000 reward on his head, was allegedly involved in brewing the spurious liquor and had been involved in 25 cases.

The arrests in the Sagar spurious liquor case have risen to 19, with police registering cases against 30 people. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

The Sagar spurious liquor tragedy had led to a massive crackdown on those involved in the illicit liquor trade. The police have been working to apprehend all those involved and bring them to justice.

The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the police to curb the spurious liquor trade in the state. The police have been conducting raids and arrests to break the network of those involved in the trade.

The encounter and subsequent arrest of Rajput are a significant development in the case, and the police are hopeful that it will lead to further breakthroughs.

The Sagar spurious liquor case has been a major concern for the authorities, and the police are working tirelessly to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

In conclusion, the arrest of Shivanjay Rajput and the rising number of arrests in the Sagar spurious liquor case indicate the police's commitment to tackling the issue and bringing those involved to justice.

The case has significant implications for the state's efforts to curb the spurious liquor trade and ensure public safety. The police's actions are a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that they will continue to make progress in the case.

Frequently asked questions

How many arrests have been made in the Sagar spurious liquor case?

19 arrests have been made, with cases registered against 30 people.

What was the bounty on the suspect's head?

The suspect, Shivanjay Rajput, had a ₹30,000 bounty on his head.

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